Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) is a leading provider of communications, information, and entertainment products and services in the United States and globally. The company operates one of the nation’s largest wireless networks, delivering voice and data services through its 4G LTE and expanding 5G infrastructure. In addition to mobile connectivity, Verizon offers broadband and fiber-optic services under the Fios brand, serving both residential and enterprise customers with high-speed internet, video, and voice solutions.
Tracing its origins to the breakup of the Bell System in the early 1980s, Verizon emerged in 2000 from the merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE. Over the years, the company has expanded its footprint through strategic acquisitions, including MCI in 2006 and the digital media brands AOL and Yahoo in the mid-2010s. These moves bolstered Verizon’s capabilities in network services, content delivery, and cloud-based solutions, supporting the company’s shift toward integrated communications platforms.
While its core operations are centered in the United States, Verizon supports multinational corporations through a global enterprise division, offering network security, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and managed network services in more than 150 countries. The company also collaborates with technology partners to deliver edge computing, private networking, and digital transformation initiatives for industries ranging from healthcare to manufacturing.
Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg, who assumed the top executive role in 2018 and took on additional responsibilities as chairman in 2020, Verizon continues to focus on network innovation and customer experience. With an emphasis on sustainability and digital inclusion, the company invests in next-generation technologies and community initiatives, positioning itself for long-term growth in an evolving telecommunications landscape.
